HANDBOOK CONTENTS I The Power of Eminent Domain • What is eminent domain? • What is a "public use" for which the government might be able to take my property? • Can I challenge the government's right to take my property? • If I am successful in challenging the government's right to take my property, can I keep my property and recover my costs? • If I am unsuccessful in challenging the government's right to take my property, will I have to pay for the government's costs? II The Eminent Domain Process III Just Compenation IV Retaining an Attorney
	THE CALIFORNIA EMINENT DOMAIN HANDBOOK Chapter I: The Power of Eminent Domain What is eminent domain? "Eminent domain" - also called "condemnation" - is the power of local, state or federal government agencies to take private property for "public use" so long as the government pays "just compensation." The government can exercise its power of eminent domain even if the owner does not wish to sell his or her property.
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